In Xiamen, Armand “Mondo” Duplantis began his 2024 athletics season with a world record-breaking performance. The reigning world and Olympic champion cleared 6.24m, marking the eighth time he has set a new world record in his career.
Before the Diamond League meet, Duplantis expressed confidence and stated that “anything is possible” when questioned about his potential to break the world record. True to his words, he became the only athlete to clear six meters that evening, flawlessly clearing all his vaults on the first attempt without a single miss.
Starting with heights of 5.62m, 5.82m, and 6.00m, Duplantis then set his sights on the world record height of 6.24m. His successful clearance of this height has set the stage for organizers and World Athletics to verify and confirm this new record before it is officially recognized.
Duplantis’ remarkable performance in Xiamen has solidified his reputation as one of the greatest pole vaulters in the history of the sport. His determination and skill have once again captivated the athletics world and established him as a dominant force in the pole vault event.
